Cuttino Mobley, a former NBA star known for his time with the Clippers and Rockets, discusses life after basketball and the journey of self-discovery. He opens up about growing up with legends like Kobe Bryant and the emotional challenges of transitioning to entrepreneurship. As a single father, he shares insights on balancing parenting with personal growth, emphasizing the importance of communication and vulnerability. Mobley also reflects on the impact of sports discipline on parenting, advocating for a legacy of resilience and understanding.
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The Christie Trade
Cuttino Mobley recounts being traded from Orlando to Sacramento in exchange for Doug Christie.
Christie later expressed his displeasure with the Orlando team, validating Mobley's concerns about the coaching situation.
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Career Ending Diagnosis
Cuttino Mobley describes the abrupt end to his NBA career due to a heart condition diagnosis after a game against OKC.
Despite initial denial and a period of despair, he resumed training and eventually received positive medical reassessment, highlighting the mind's power.
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Athlete Transition Struggles
Athletes often struggle with transitioning out of professional sports due to the constant activity and lack of self-reflection time.
The sudden shift to a slower pace of life forces them to confront their true selves.
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In 'Discipline is Destiny', Ryan Holiday explores the Stoic virtue of self-discipline, drawing on historical figures and contemporary examples to illustrate its transformative power. The book emphasizes that discipline is the foundation upon which other virtues such as courage, justice, and wisdom depend. Holiday argues that self-control is essential for personal triumph and fulfillment, and he provides engaging stories and practical advice on how to cultivate discipline in a world filled with distractions and temptations. The book also cautions against the perils of extravagance and hedonism, stressing the importance of balance and self-mastery in achieving success and happiness[2][4][5].
Justice
What's the Right Thing to Do?
Michael Sandel
In this book, Michael J. Sandel delves into various theories of justice, including utilitarianism, libertarianism, and the philosophies of Aristotle, Kant, and Rawls. He applies these theories to contemporary legal and political controversies, encouraging readers to think critically about complex issues and to engage in a more robust and thoughtful public discourse. The book is based on Sandel's renowned Harvard course and aims to help readers make sense of politics, morality, and their own convictions.
Ryan speaks with former pro basketball player Cuttino Mobley about the challenges of adjusting to life after basketball, growing up with Kobe Bryant and Rasheed Wallace, why pursuing greatness is not for everyone, how Cuttino approaches parenting as a single father, and more.
Cuttino Mobley, a.k.a. “Cat”, is an entrepreneur, podcast host, and former American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1998 to 2008 for the Los Angeles Clippers, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, and Sacramento Kings (Ryan’s favorite team). He announced his retirement in 2008 due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Following his retirement, Cuttino was named the recipient of the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association “Native Son” Award. Since 2017, he has competed as co-captain of Power in the Big3 3-on-3 retired NBA players and prospects league. In his podcast, Dad’s Point of View, Cuttino discusses the journey of Fatherhood with sports, entertainment, and media personalities.
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